2021 DRAMATIC VOICE SYMPOSIUM

September 16-18, 2021

Thursday, September 16th


2 p.m.Welcome & Masterclass


6 p.m.Masterclass


Friday, September 17th


10 a.m.Masterclass


12 p.m.Lunch (on your own)


2 p.m.Masterclass


4:30 p.m.Round Table Discussion and Q&A


Saturday, Sept. 18th


7:30 p.m.Opera Gala

The Dramatic Voice Symposium closes with a concert featuring bass-baritone Greer Grimsley, the two Encouragement award winners, and other distinguished guests of the symposium.


2021 Symposium Artists

Luretta Bybee Mezzo-soprano

Mezzo-soprano Luretta Bybee is proven to be an artist of remarkable range and versatility in her performances throughout the world. she is now in demand as a dynamic and comedic singing actress.


Clifton Forbis Tenor

Clifton Forbis is engaged to sing the most demanding tenor repertoire around the world, including the title roles of Samson et Dalila, Otello and Tristan und Isolde.


Greer Grimsley Bass-Baritone

Greer Grimsley is internationally recognized as an outstanding singing actor and one of the most prominent Wagnerian singers of our day.


Gordon Hawkins Baritone

Gordon Hawkins is critically acclaimed throughout the world. He was a winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the Washington National Opera’s “Artist of the Year” award.


Amy Johnson Soprano


Carol Rausch Accompanist/Coach

Carol Rausch is currently director of the Loyola Opera Theatre and chorus master for the New Orleans Opera Association and the Chautauqua Opera's summer festival season.


Tyler Smith Tenor

Dramatic tenor Tyler Smith has appeared in numerous operatic and concert performances throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.


Vanessa Uzan Managing Director, UIA

Vanessa Uzan is co-founder and Managing Director of UIA (Uzan International Artists), an entertainment business enterprise entering into its 8th year of operations. Ms. Uzan is widely regarded as a leading expert in the industry.


2017 Symposium Highlights

Location Information

  • Nunemaker Hall at Loyola University New Orleans
  • 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70118 US



For more information, contact the Loyola School of Music and Theatre Arts at [email protected] or (504) 865-2105.

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